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Introduced
07/25/2019
07/25/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for FY2020-FY2021 and authorizes a specified end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for the Coast Guard for such fiscal years. Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard personnel, (3) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems in the Coast Guard, and (4) access to child care for Coast Guard families. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including vessel safety standards, vessel operation requirements, acquisition workforce authorities, due process protections under Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence, continuation of pay during a lapse in appropriations, Coast Guard advisory committees, reporting requirements, the use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels, and polar security cutter acquisitions.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2020-2021, and authorizes end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for the Coast Guard. It addresses retirement grades, promotion authority, and use of unmanned systems for the Coast Guard. It also addresses access to child care for Coast Guard families, vessel safety standards, acquisition workforce authorities, due process protections at the Coast Guard Academy, and polar security cutter acquisitions, among other provisions. The bill also authorizes appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2020-2021.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226. (on 09/26/2019)
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